Soderasen National Park

Soderasen protects one of the largest continuous protected broadleaf forests in northern Europe, draped over a rift-valley landscape of beech woods, boulder-strewn streams and steep slopes in the heart of Skane. Its signature is the Kopparhatten viewpoint, looking out over the wooded valley, especially glorious in autumn.

The landscape

• Kopparhatten viewpoint - the classic outlook over the beech-clad rift valley.
• The beech forest - the great broadleaf woods, luminous green in spring, gold in autumn.
• Streams and boulders - the rocky valley floor with its clear streams.
• Skaralid - the visitor centre and the dramatic Skaralid ravine.

When to go

May for the fresh green of the beech leaves; October for the autumn colour that makes the viewpoint famous. Summer is shady and cool under the canopy.

What to expect

It is a forest park of gentle beauty rather than dramatic peaks, so the reward is the woods and the valley view. The trails include some steep, rocky climbs. It is at its most spectacular in the short autumn colour window.

Nearby

The Skane countryside and castles spread around; Helsingborg and Malmo are within reach.

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